tracked leaders, went 2nd 4 out, led 2 out, kept on, driven out
held up towards rear, not fluent 3rd, reminders after 9th, headway 11th, weakened 5 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
led to 2nd, tracked leader, weakening when mistake 3 out
held up in rear, weakening when hit 11th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
tracked leader, led 2nd, headed 2 out, soon ridden, every chance last, weakening and lost 2nd towards finish
held up towards rear, headway after 9th, went 3rd approaching 2 out, kept on from last, took 2nd towards finish
held up in touch, pushed along and hit 10th, soon weakened, pulled up before 4 out
PRESENTANDCORRECT is the recommendation ahead of Magical Harry and On You Go. Although he has plenty of weight for what he has achieved. He is relatively consistent and represents a yard that are enjoying a good run this summer. Sam Twiston-Davies' claim is as ever, valuable. Magical Harry has gone up 11lb for his recent success at Newton Abbot. This is a stronger race but the handicapper had no real alternative but to levy on the hike. On You Go was campaigned as a summer jumper so his long absence should not be thought of as a negative. Hereweareagain has a tonguestrap on for the first time while Sula's Legend should not be completely written off despite a fair degree of inconsistency in the formbook profile. Presentandcorrect is our call in a strong race for the time of the year.
Presentandcorrect (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders on outside, not fluent 3rd, ridden to chase winner approaching 2 out, no chance, 2nd of 7, 21l behind High Jack (10-11) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in May.
On You Go (IRE) 13-8fav (11-10) In rear, not fluent 4th, mistake 6th, given reminders, headway approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 6, 37l behind Celtic Boy (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Sep.
Hereweareagain (IRE) Evensfav (11-0) Tracked leader, led approaching 3rd, ridden before 2 out, headed approaching last, weakened flat, lost 2nd last stride, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Bushwacker (10-9) at Towcester 2m 3f mdn chs (4) gf in May.
Sula's Legend 16-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, stayed on from 2 out, never in contention, 6th of 12, 13l behind Magical Harry (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 5f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Magical Harry 20-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, challenged 3 out, soon led, ridden before next, 3 lenghts ahead when left clear last, eased towards finish, won at Newton Abbot 2m 5f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd in May beating Maurisca (11-9) by 9l, 12 ran.
Alroyal (GER) 8-1 (11-6) Mid-division, outpaced 4 out, never on terms, tailed off 3 out, 7th of 17, 42l behind Shooters Wood (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m hts chs (5) gd in May.
Coup de Tabac (FR) 150-1 (11-0) Held up, struggling 8th, left moderate 4th 3 out, never near leaders, 4th of 8, 40l behind Pocket Aces (11-6) at Taunton 2m 3f nov chs (3) sft in Dec.